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Trip from Redmond, WA to Marysville, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

31.9 mi

51 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Redmond, WA, WA

Redmond, WA

Harrison Reilly

city in Washington, United States

Marysville, WA

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Trip Overview

This 31.9-mile journey from Redmond, WA to Marysville, WA is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 44 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Redmond Way and Northeast 85th Street, with no direct highway driving, suggesting a more connected, in-town feel. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy commute, offering flexibility for when you decide to depart. Both destinations are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 16.1 mi 20m
I 405 11.4 mi 14m
Redmond Way 2.1 mi 4m
Northeast 85th Street 0.9 mi 1m
4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
164th Avenue Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
State Avenue <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 5 — 16.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Marysville, WA.

1

Start on WA 202

30 ft · 7 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
2

Turn right onto Redmond Way

2.1 mi · 4 min · Redmond Way
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on Northeast 85th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 405 North Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 405

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 405
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 405
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

16 mi · 20 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 199 Toward WA 528 East: Marysville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto WA 528

0.3 mi · 37 sec · 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto WA 529

24 ft · 0 sec · State Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

WA 529

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Redmond Way

Turn right onto Redmond Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 405 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 405 North
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 405

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
7
31.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward WA 528 East: Marysville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 199 Toward WA 528 East: Marysville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.68 one way

$13.35 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $7.00 $14.00
premium $5.77 $7.24 $14.49
diesel $5.61 $7.04 $14.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.47 $2.04

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Redmond, WA

Late night in Redmond on Sunday

Local time

5:00 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marysville, WA

Late night in Marysville on Sunday

Local time

5:00 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

43m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 'profile.' With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and connecting roads for the entire 31.9 miles. The absence of a 'longest_stretch' value suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction, keeping you engaged with the local environment. This drive is less about covering long distances and more about experiencing the flow of the communities between Redmond and Marysville.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Redmond Way.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Redmond, WA to Marysville, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Vancouver British Columbia along the way.

Vancouver British Columbia

14.7 mi in | ~21m

About the Cities

Starting in Redmond, WA

Full guide →

Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, on the Eastside of Lake Washington. It is a suburb of Seattle, 15 miles (24 km) away. Redmond is home to Microsoft Corporation, which has a large presence in the area. It is also home to Nintendo of America and numerous other companies. It is the self-proclaimed Bicycle Capital of the Northwest.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marysville, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Redmond Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marysville, WA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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